How To Apply

1. Apply for a U.S. Department of Education personal identification number (PIN). Your PIN will allow you to electronically "sign" financial aid applications and federal loan promissory notes. Parents of dependent students need their own PIN. Apply for a PIN online at pin.ed.gov.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by our priority filing date.

   Entering Students: March 1

   For the quickest and most accurate processing, students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA online.
   
   The University of Virginia's school code for the FAFSA is 003745.

3. Submit a completed Entering/Transfer University Financial Aid Application for the year that you applying for financial aid.
   
   
   2008-2009
   Entering/Transfer University Financial Aid Application
   
   
   
4. Submit copies of your most recent tax documents (Form 1040 with attached schedules, 1040A, or 1040 EZ; W-2 forms). Dependent students are required to submit both their parents' and their income tax documents. Independent students are required to submit both their spouse's (if applicable) and their income tax documents.

   If you will not file an income tax return please complete the applicable form(s) below:
   
   
   2008-2009
   Parent Non-Tax Filer Statement
   
   Student Non-Tax Filer Statement
   
   
   

5. All students must reapply for financial aid every year by the priority filing date.
   
   

What Happens Next?

Your FAFSA will be sent to us electronically. We will review it, and if necessary, request additional documentation to verify your information. Once we receive and review all of your information, we will send you an award letter detailing your financial aid package.

Receiving Outside Scholarships

If you will receive outside scholarships, you must submit a completed Non-University Award Notification form . Non-University awards include all scholarships and grants awarded by agencies other than our office. They include University Alumni Association, Resident Advisor room and/or board awards, ROTC scholarships, National Merit or National Achievement Scholarships, Tuition Benefits/Reimbursements, and any scholarships or grants awarded by churches, high schools, fraternities & sororities, corporations, professional or civic organizations.

Non-University Award Notification form for 2008-2009